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City Council
Monday, November 3, 2014 11:00 AM Solid Waste Training Room
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene
in a Work Session on Monday, November 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Solid Waste Training Room at
the Solid Waste Operations Building, 1527 S. Mayhill Road, Denton, Texas at which the following
items will be considered:
1. Work Session Renorts
A. ID 14 -0734 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and consider enacting a resolution concerning
Risk Level 5 of the Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan of the City of
Denton.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Risk Level 5 Resolution
B. ID 14 -0709 Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a tour and provide staff direction
regarding solid waste and recycling services including but not limited to dumpster
locations, recycling and waste diversion goals, and expansion of the Municipal
Solid Waste (MSW) Facility.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - CC 14 11 03 Downtown Solid Waste Options dtd 100217
Exhibit 2 - CC 14 11 03 Informal Staff Report 11 -079 Dumpster Pilot Program
Exhibit 3 - CC 14 11 03 Recycled and Diverted Tons
Exhibit 4 - CC 14 11 03 Solid Waste and Recycling Topics
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Denton, Texas, on the day of , 2014 at o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
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Legislation Text
Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
CM/ ACM: Howard Martin, Assistant City Manager
Date: November 3, 2014
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and consider enacting a resolution concerning Risk Level 5 of the Mosquito
Surveillance and Response Plan of the City of Denton.
BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2014, the first West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample was collected by the City of
Denton's mosquito surveillance program. In accordance with the City of Denton's Mosquito Surveillance and
Response Plan (MSRP), the mosquito risk level was raised to Risk Level 3 "Public Health Concern ", based on
the trigger condition of a single WNV positive mosquito sample. On September 4, 2014, a second WNV
positive mosquito sample was collected, resulting in a change to Risk Level 4 "Public Health Warning ". A
human WNV case was reported in Denton on September 12, which did not change the risk level since Risk
level 4 is triggered by either multiple WNV positive mosquito traps or a single human case of WNV.
On October 30, 2014 the City of Denton received notification from the Denton County Health Department of
second human case of West Nile virus. The onset date for this patient was approximately 6 weeks ago, on
September 15, 2014. This result places Denton at Risk Level 5, based on the trigger condition of "multiple
human cases ", and Risk level 5 will be enacted the week of November 3, 2014. The MSRP control measures
for Risk Level 5 include consideration of targeted adulticide applications using ground -based Ultra -Low
Volume (ULV) equipment. The MSRP further states that "the decision to spray will be made by a Resolution of
the City Council of Denton prior to the first application, for each mosquito season. Based on information
available at the time of the Council decision, the Resolution may include specific requirements ".
Staff is providing this information to discuss a resolution authorizing ground -based applications of mosquito
adulticides with the City Council. If the Council directs staff to progress with ground -based applications, staff
will take the necessary measures to ensure these applications are completed in accordance with the MSRP and
with any additional condition(s) specified in the resolution.
It is important to note that MSRP also states that the decision to implement control measures will be based on
the following IPM (Integrated Pest Management) criteria: time of year, the extent of previous mosquito control
activities, the current level of mosquito activity, weather conditions, the species of mosquitoes that test positive
for disease, the number of local mosquito pools which test positive for disease, the likely time until a killing
frost, the density of roads or other access to mosquito breeding grounds, and the density of human populations.
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Epidemiological data associated with reported human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) will also be considered.
The latest mosquito species counts and WNV testing available from the Texas Department of State Health
Services (TDSHS) for the Denton mosquito surveillance program is for the October 15, 2015 trapping event.
Results of mosquito trapping and WNV screening via local RAMP testing are current through October 29,
2014. The last WNV positive mosquito trap observed in the City was collected on October 8, 2014. Mosquito
trap data collected over the last several weeks have shown moderate overall mosquito densities, and
substantially lower densities of Culex quinquefasciatus , the mosquito that carries WNV in this area. It is
expected that the cold weather this weekend will reduce mosquito numbers and activity.
Currently, there have been a total of 8 traps that have tested positive for WNV for 2014, out of approximately
670 trap events. For 2013, there were 759 trap events, with 2 testing positive for WNV. Historically, the 2012
mosquito season exhibited the highest WNV activity observed in this area. For comparison, there were 476
trap events in 2012 from May 16 through November 6, 2012, with a total of 54 traps testing positive for WNV.
There were a total of 36 human cases of WNV in Denton in 2012, with the earliest being reported on June 21,
2012, and the latest being reported on November 12, 2012. The November 12, 2012 human case had an onset
date of October 11, 2012.
EXHIBITS
1. Resolution.
Respectfully submitted:
Kenneth Banks
Environmental Services and Utility Budget Director
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTROL MEASURES TO BE TAKEN BY THE CITY
OF DENTON, TEXAS CONCERNING RISK LEVEL 5 OF THE MOSQUITO
SURVEILLANCE AND RESPONSE PLAN OF THE CITY OF DENTON; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has a Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan (the
"Plan").
WHEREAS, the Plan sets forth certain risk levels, as established by the criteria described
therein;
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has now entered Risk Level 5, as defined in the Plan;
WHEREAS, the Control Measures, as described and defined by the Plan for Risk Level 5,
include the ground -based application of targeted mosquito adulticides, as more particularly
described therein, upon the decision of the City Council of the City of Denton; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Denton hereby finds that the City of Denton
has entered Risk Level 5, as described and defined in the Mosquito Surveillance and Response
Plan.
SECTION 2. The ground based application of mosquito adulticides, as described in the
"Control Measures" of Risk Level 5 of the Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan, is hereby
authorized, so long as the City of Denton shall be in Risk Level 5, for the mosquito season of
2014.
SECTION 3. The City Manager shall insure maximum dissemination of information to
residents in areas where application of mosquito adulticides shall occur.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 2014.
CHRIS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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Legislation Text
Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste and Recycling
CM/ ACM: Jon Fortune
Date: November 3, 2014
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, conduct a tour and provide staff direction regarding solid waste and
recycling services including but not limited to dumpster locations, recycling and waste diversion goals, and
expansion of the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Facility.
INTRODUCTION
Recently, there have been a number of inquiries on several diverse aspects of the City's Solid Waste &
Recycling Services. This session will provide some background on the department's services and provide a
summary of the four topics on the agenda. The exhibits will provide more detailed information on the topics.
Staff will come back to the City Council at a future meeting to address these topics individually, based on the
City Council's direction
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The State of Texas Health and Safety Code requires that local governments be responsible for providing MSW service for their entity
either by providing those services themselves or by contracting all or part of those services to an outside parry, but in no case can the
local government contract away its responsibility to provide this service. The City of Denton has historically provided residential and
commercial trash collection service and operated its own landfill.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established new design and operating requirements for Municipal Solid Waste landfills
in the early 1990s that provided more protection of the environment. These new rules impacted the entire solid waste industry
nationally. At that time, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) was providing businesses in the community with commercial trash collection
service through a City issued annual non - exclusive franchise agreement. City staff recognized that the new federal requirements
would require a large capital investment to comply with the new landfill requirements, and presented two options to City Council to
limit the financial impact on the rate payers. The city could continue to provide all services or the City could consider the cost and
long term impact of having a private sector service provider operate the landfill and provide all commercial trash collection within the
city. Negotiations were conducted with WM to determine whether contracting out the landfill operations and all commercial trash
collection would provide a more cost effective long -term solution. Contracting services to a private sector service provider failed to
provide a cost effective alternative and the City became the sole provider of MSW services.
In 1994, the City Council established an ad hoc committee made up of representatives from the community to develop a long -term
Solid Waste Master Plan. The recommendation of the Committee was the development of a cost effective solid waste management
system that includes an integration of city services, public - private partnerships, and contracted services that are a
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model for the state. On November 3rd , staff will provide the City Council information on four solid waste and recycling topics that
have recently been raised. The four topics discussed below willprovide a brief overview to lead into more detailed discussions that
can be scheduled separately in future work sessions.
Topic 1
Dumpsters in the Right -of -Way:
During the month of December, 2003 the City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling Department (SW &R) conducted a survey of
dumpsters in the Right -of -Way (ROW), dumpsters in the front of buildings and dumpsters that were screened or in the rear of
buildings. At that time there were 2,297 dumpsters in service, providing 24,350 cubic yards of weekly service, with 490 being in the
ROW. The City Council's direction in 2004 was to reduce the number of dumpsters in the ROW and reduce the number of dumpsters
located in front of buildings by working with businesses and property owners to seek their cooperation in the voluntary relocation of
their dumpsters onto their property.
In May, 2006 we reported to the City Council that growth in the city had increased the number of dumpsters in service to 2,324,
providing 25,049 cubic yards of service weekly, but staff was able to reduce the number of dumpsters in the ROW to 369. Believing
that the Department had exhausted its voluntary marketing ideas to relocate dumpsters from the ROW, staff provided several potential
programs to reduce the number even further which included: 1) requiring all dumpsters to be relocated through a change in the City's
code; 2) require only dumpsters that have relocation potential to be moved and for those dumpsters which must remain in the ROW,
assess a ROW usage fee; 3) take no further action except upon a change of property ownership or property management, and have the
Department continue to seek voluntary relocation of dumpsters. Staff was directed to pursue a version of Program 3) to relocate
dumpsters upon changes in property ownership and to continue seeking the voluntary relocation of dumpsters. Additionally, City
Council initiated that new construction projects were required to construct dumpster enclosures for trash and recycling dumpsters.
In 2008, there were 2,526 dumpsters in service, providing 27,129 cubic yards of service weekly. There were 374 dumpsters located in
the ROW, of which 30 were in the street, and 50 infringed upon sidewalks.
Our February 2014 inventory showed that we had 2,836 dumpsters in service, providing 31,732 cubic yards of service weekly. There
were 322 dumpsters in the ROW, with 26 being in the street, and with 31 infringing upon sidewalks. The table below provides a
comparison over time on the increasing cubic yards of service, due to growth in the community and the changes in the number of
containers in the ROW.
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HISTORICAL DATA COMPARISON
Commercial
Number of Dumpsters
1. Possible relocation
169
Dumpster Data
49
3. No relocation option
104
Fiscal DumpsCubic YDumpsters in
Dumpsters in
Dumpsters
Year ServiceServiceROW
6. Dumpster in Street
Street
on Sidewalks
Week
2003 2 2Z
490
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2006 2 2_`
369
28
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2008 2 2_j
374
30
50
2014 2 31
322
26
31
Over the past several years the voluntary relocation of the dumpsters has reduced the number of dumpsters in
the ROW by about 35 %. Of the remaining dumpsters in the ROW (which includes those in the street and on
sidewalks), we have established categories that describe their potential for relocation:
Category
Number of Dumpsters
1. Possible relocation
169
2. Difficult to relocate
49
3. No relocation option
104
4. Downtown Square District, no relocation option
19
5. Dumpster in an alley ROW
28
6. Dumpster in Street
26
7. Dumpster on Sidewalk
31
Of the 322 dumpsters in the ROW, it appears that approximately 65 - 70% may potentially be relocated. To
relocate these may necessitate some involuntary requirement over a period of time in which we would need
City Council approval of such a plan. The list of any or all of these dumpster locations is lengthy and can be
provided to City Council to provide a better understanding of these specific issues.
The remaining "non- converted" customer's with dumpsters in the ROW can be categorized as follows:
• Dumpsters that have the potential to be relocated onto the owner's property, but the owners are not
receptive to voluntarily relocating their dumpster.
• Dumpsters that appear to have no inexpensive relocation alternative, such as parking lot surface which
is not strong enough to support the collection truck without damaging the surface.
• Dumpsters that are shared by more than one customer with none of the property owners or tenants
wanting to move the dumpster(s) onto their property.
• Dumpsters in the downtown area that appear to have limited or no relocation alternative on the
customer's property or in the proximity of their business.
• Dumpsters with no apparent relocation alternative, due to inadequate clearance or unsafe ingress /egress.
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Topic 2
Solid Waste Service Options for the Downtown Square District:
In 2010, Jacobs Engineering was chosen by the City Planning Department to create a Downtown
Implementation Plan (DTIP) for the growing Denton Square and the adjacent downtown area. Solid waste and
recycling collection service options were studied as part of this plan development. The SW &R staff conducted
both internal cost analyses and external research on currently available collection systems for the DTIP area.
They included:
• Hand - collected bagged service (with all dumpsters removed)
• Cart -based services
• Side -load dumpster service (on- street, with casters and enclosures to screen the dumpsters)
• Front -load dumpster service (adding enclosures as part of "muse" street redevelopment)
Exhibit 1 provides the summary of that portion of Jacobs Engineering's analyses. Exhibit 2 is the Informal Staff
Report on the results of the Downtown Square District recycling and trash dumpster pilot program.
The addition of recycling and trash dumpster service in the Square District and implementing the shared use of
dumpsters by the merchants has allowed SW &R to reduce the number of trash dumpsters. This allowed the
addition of recycling dumpsters for the district, while still enabling the Department to reduce the total number
of dumpsters. This option, using a shared account system, has provided the most economical service option for
those customers of the Square District. Addition of the dumpster enclosures will be added as the "Muse" streets
undergo their scheduled improvements.
Topic 3
Achieving Sustainability and our 40% and Beyond Waste Diversion (Recycling) Goal:
The City Council has adopted the State's recycling goal of 40% in both their Strategic Plan and Sustainability
Plan. To encourage recycling the Department initially established several Recycling Drop -off Centers around
the community (early 1990s) as part of the implementation of the Solid Waste Master Plan. During this same
period, both the City and private sector recycling service haulers continued to provide businesses, institutions
and industry with commercial recycling services. In 2002 the residential curbside recycling collection program
for single - family residents was begun. In 2009 the City partnered with Pratt Industries to establish a regional
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to process residential and commercial recyclables at their facility adjacent
to the SW &R's landfill. The landfill operation has successfully added the segregation and processing of
recyclable materials (2012) to its services to divert concrete and other construction and demolition commodities
from disposal. Commercial organic materials collections were initiated in 2013.
The Residential Collection Service, through its curbside recycling programs (blue cart, electronics, yard waste,
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and household chemical collection) has achieved a 39% diversion rate.
The landfill's recycling programs (asphalt, concrete and building materials recovery) have achieved a 33%
waste diversion rate. Exhibit 3 provides the last two years of diversion data and projections for FY 2015.
The Commercial Collection Service that provides trash and recycling service to the multi - family residential
customers and to the business, industrial and institutional customers are diverting less than 10% of their waste
from disposal. This sector of the community generates more than 50% of
the waste and has the greatest potential for diverting waste from landfill disposal. Staff would like to
concentrate on ways to increase the waste diversion from this sector by developing a Sustainable Resource
Management Plan over the next year that would offer a variety of options to increase the diversion of
recyclables and other resources from their current waste streams.
Topic 4
Major Permit Amendment to Increase Facility Service Life:
The current landfill has a capacity of approximately 25 years. SW &R has been developing a permit application
documents to secure a TCEQ permit amendment to expand the existing Municipal Solid Waste Facility from
228 acres to about 410 acres. This will allow the future development of the landfill and other municipal solid
waste facilities on the balance of the available land at this site and provide the community with more than 50
years of additional capacity. The major permit amendment process began with the 2009 Landfill Expansion
Feasibility Study. Since the completion of that study, the staff and it's consultants have been developing the
technical, regulatory and design components for the permit amendment application package. The next two
internal steps in this process are the purchase of about 91 acres of Wastewater Fund land needed for the
expansion, and secondly, the securing of a landfill Specific Use Permit (SUP) from the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council.
EXHIBITS
1. Jacobs Engineering Denton Downtown Implementation Plan - Downtown Service Options for Recycling and Waste,
2010.
2. Informal Staff Report 11 -079: DTIP Recycling and Trash Dumpster Pilot Program Results
3. Waste Diversion Report and Projections
4. Presentation
Respectfully submitted:
A. Vance Kemler
General Manager, Solid Waste and
Recycling Services
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Denton Downtown Implementation Plan
Jacobs Engineering
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Downtown Service Options for Recycling and Waste
The service options for waste and recycling apply only to the geographic area of the Jacobs Engineering
Downtown Implementation Plan Study Area, provided under the direction of City Council in 2009.
For the purpose of discussing collection services for recyclables and waste, we have divided the study
area into two separate areas because the service methods may need to differ for each area. The first is
that area containing the high density buildings within and bordering the area enclosed by Austin St.,
Pecan St., Cedar St., and Walnut St., herein referred to as the Central Downtown Area (CDA). The
second is the rest of the study area which we will refer to as the Greater Downtown Area (GDA).
General Comments
The State of Texas Health and Safety Code requires that Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) be collected at
least once per week because it contains putrescible materials and may pose a threat to human health
and safety. Recyclables (not containing putrescibles) are not required to be collected at least once per
week, which can make low volume recyclables more economical to collect. The Denton Development
Code includes a "SITE PLAN CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE & RECYCLABLES STORAGE
ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS" which describes generator responsibilities, service, storage and enclosure
requirements.
Service Options:
1. Hand Collected Plastic Bags
The collection of recyclables and waste in bags should only be considered for existing dense building
locations with no parking or where parking is less than current development code requirements, i.e. the
Central Downtown Area (CDA). All new construction, major rehabilitation and re- development projects
will be required to meet current Development Code requirements with adequate screened storage
areas for recyclables and waste on the developed property and not on public streets, Right -of -Ways,
easements, etc.
Businesses located in the CDA have a wide variety of operating hours and waste generation rates that
will not lend itself to a single solution or collection time for recyclables and waste. More than one
collection per day would be required to accommodate the different business opening and closing
schedules and service demands.
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Provide two or more scheduled collection times per day, up to seven (7) days per week, including all
holidays with times to meet the recyclables and waste generation rates, business closing schedules and
janitorial cleaning schedules of the affected businesses. A tentative schedule would include, at a
minimum, one morning collection and one evening collection.
b. Cost of Service
Manual collection of bags is the most expensive service delivery method of the proposed options. Fees
could be based on: 1) the business' gross square footage (including outside patio and service space)
using the industry accepted waste generation rates for the specific type of business; or 2) a Pay- As -You-
Throw, volume -based rate system where the business would pay in advance for the collection service by
purchasing pre -paid stickers or tags that would be attached to each bag of recyclables or waste. The
quality and strength of the bags would have to be sufficient to prevent tearing, spillage and littering.
c. Advantages
From the customer's perspective, this may seem to be the easiest service.
d. Disadvantages
Bags placed outside of a business are a visual eyesore and can contribute to litter.
Businesses would have to purchase plastic bags.
Bagged waste and recyclables will need adequate storage areas inside of the buildings between
collection events. A limited time frame for setting bags outside for collection would need to be
established. The city's Code Enforcement Department would need to provide enforcement for this
requirement and will need a funding source (from the businesses receiving the service) to provide this
oversight and enforcement.
Leakage from the bags is a common problem where this type of service is provided. Having the business
owner responsible for daily clean -up is not a workable solution and would add to the city's Code
Enforcement Department's workload. The fees for daily cleaning of the sidewalks and outside storage
areas would need to be funded by the businesses receiving this service to ensure a uniform level of
cleaning. This would further increase the cost of this service option.
Manual collection service has a higher incidence of personal injuries associated with overweight bags,
slips, strains, etc. than automated collection methods. This type of service has a higher insurance cost.
This type of collection service has the highest cost.
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Businesses located in the CDA have a wide variety of operating hours and waste generation rates that
does not lend itself to a single solution for the collection of recyclable and waste. More than one
collection per day would be required to accommodate the different business opening and closing
schedules and service demand.
a. Service Description
Provide two or more scheduled collection times per day, up to seven (7) days per week, including all
holidays, with times to meet the recyclables and waste generation rates, business closing schedules and
janitorial cleaning schedules of the affected businesses. A tentative schedule would include, at a
minimum, one morning collection and one evening collection.
b. Cost of Service
Automated collection of carts is not possible within this special service area because the carts would
interfere with parking; carts must have sufficient space between them (we recommend 4 feet of space
between adjacent carts) to allow the automated collection arm to grab the cart; and the automated
collection equipment cannot reach between parked vehicles to grab the carts. Manual collection of
carts would be required and is the second most expensive service delivery method of these options.
Fees could be based on 1) the business' gross square footage (including outside patio and service space)
using the industry accepted waste generation rates for the specific type of business, or 2) a Pay- As -You-
Throw, volume -based rate system where the business would pay for the collection service based on the
size and quantity of carts used for recyclables and waste and the frequency of collection.
c. Advantages
This is an easy service for the customer to use.
Carts can take up less floor space inside a building than bags.
d. Disadvantages
Carts placed outside of a business are a visual eyesore.
Carts must not be stored outside, except for a short period of time during the cart collection cycle.
Carts used to store waste and recyclables will need adequate storage areas inside of the buildings
between collection events. A limited time frame for setting carts outside for collection would need to
be established. They must be returned to the inside of the business after collection, which may be a
problem if the business is closed at the time of collection. The city's Code Enforcement Department
would need to provide enforcement for this requirement and will need a funding source (paid by the (Y)
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businesses receiving this service) to provide this oversight and enforcement.
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Leakage from the carts is a problem where this type of service is provided. Having the business owner
responsible for daily clean -up is not a workable solution and would add to the city's Code Enforcement
Department's workload. The fees for daily cleaning of the sidewalks and outside storage areas would
need to be funded by the businesses receiving this service to ensure a uniform level of cleaning. This
would further increase the cost of this service option.
In order to limit odor problems from spillage inside of the carts, the customer would be responsible for
keeping the carts clean. Odor nuisance problems would be handled by the city's Code Enforcement
Department who would provide enforcement for this requirement and would need a funding source to
provide this oversight and enforcement.
This type of collection service has the second highest cost for the service options presented.
3. Side Load Bulk Containers ( Dumpsters)
Currently businesses utilize large volume, front -load containers (dumpsters). In the CDA many of these
dumpsters are located in parking spaces and are not screened from view. In the CDA, most of the
dumpsters are currently "shared use" dumpsters with more than one business sharing in the cost of
collection. There is a different style of container that is available. It is the side -load container
(dumpster). This type of container is serviced by an older technology refuse service body which limits
the maximum container size to four (4) cubic yards (CY), as opposed to a maximum of an 8 CY container
for a front -load collection service truck.
a. Service Description
Side -load dumpsters are serviced by a specialized mechanical collection service body. This style of
dumpster must be located so the truck can drive within approximately one foot of the front surface of
the dumpster in order to attach its lifting apparatus to the dumpster. If the container is setting at the
curb, it requires a clear access (no parking area) along the curb of 23 feet before the dumpster and 24
feet after the dumpster to provide safe ingress and egress (access) for servicing the dumpster for a total
distance of 62 feet. An overhead clearance of 21 feet is also required. The use of casters on these
dumpsters are not deemed a viable option because the CDA is not flat enough to prevent the dumpsters
from rolling off; the heavy weight of the filled dumpsters also pose an increased risk of injury to the
service staff that would have to move them to the truck; and it would increase the time required to
service the dumpsters, which would increase the cost of service. Collection frequency can be from one
to seven times per week. Collection service for the CDA would need to occur before the morning
commuting traffic begins entering the CDA.
b. Cost of Service
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The side -load dumpster service has a lower cost of service than cart or bag manual collection service. It
is more expensive than front -load dumpster service because the container size is limited to 4 CY, half of
the size available with a front -load service, which substantially increases to cost per cubic yard collected
when compared to that of a front -load service.
c. Advantages
The customer does not have to store recyclables or waste inside their place of business or residence.
d. Disadvantages
Unscreened dumpsters are a visual eyesore.
Dumpsters should require screening for concealment.
The customer must carry their recyclables and waste to the dumpster from their business.
In the CDA and other older areas they may occupy limited parking spaces.
If containers are set at the curb line, it requires 62 feet of clear curb (no parking area) to service the
container.
The collection truck uses a specialized, mechanized body that has design and operational limits which
prevent it from being as cost effective as the comparable front -load service truck.
Chanin from front -load dumpsters to side -load dumpster service will require the addition of a new
side -load collection vehicle (5245.000 +) and new containers. Since the larger size of side -load dumr)E
is 4 CY as camDared to 8CY for front -load dumrasters. the number of dumrasters needed to service the
CDA °s trash needs will increase almost two -fold.
Currently businesses in the CDA that recycle are using the recycling drag -off sites, so additional
recycling dumpsters will also needed to be set in the CDA to accommodate current and future recycling
needs. Neither the private sector recycling service providers not the City offers side -land recycling
dumDsters service because it is not financially camDetitive with front -load dumpster service, so front-
load recvcline dumrster would need to be accommodated.
4. Front Load Bulk Containers ( Dumpsters)
Front load dumpster service is the dominant commercial service method in the industry for the types of
development in both the CDA and GDA. It provides the most economical cost of service. This service
can accommodate the different business opening and closing schedules and service demand and may be
combined with compactor services where beneficial. U(U
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a. Service Description
Front -load dumpsters are serviced by a specialized mechanical collection service body. This style of
dumpster must be located so the truck has adequate access or a wide enough clear turning radius to
attach the lifting forks to the dumpster. If the front -load container is setting at an angle to the curb, it
requires a clear access (no parking area) along the curb of approximately 46 feet. If the front edge of
the front -load container is setting along the curb and the truck has clearance to collect the dumpster
from the curb (truck will be perpendicular to the curb) the clearance will need to be 11 feet on each side
of the centerline of the dumpster to provide safe ingress and egress for servicing the dumpster for a
total open distance of 22 feet. An overhead clearance of 21 feet is also required. The use of casters on
these dumpsters are not deemed a viable option because the CDA is not flat enough to prevent the
dumpsters from rolling off; the heavy weight of the filled dumpsters pose an increased risk of injury to
the service staff that would have to move them to the truck; and it would increase the time required to
service the dumpsters, which would increase the cost of service. Collection frequency can be from one
to seven times per week. Collection service for the CDA would need to occur before the morning
commuting traffic begins entering the CDA.
b. Cost of Service
The mechanized collection of front load dumpsters is generally the least expensive service delivery
method of these options. In some cases, compactor service may be more economical, but compactor
service has limitations in its application.
c. Advantages
The customer does not have to store recyclables or waste inside their place of business or residence.
This is the least expensive service method.
Adequate screened areas can be accommodated in the design of new developments, rehabs and major
remodeling projects to have on -site storage areas for recyclables and waste.
Chanin the dumpster locations in the CDA from various locations along the black to the corners at the
intersection of the crass streets would allow better access by the collection vehicles and would not take
u_p as much parkin .This location option would also accommodate additional recycling frantdoad
dumpsters.
d. Disadvantages
For existing properties that did not have on -site dedicated space for dumpsters storage for recyclables
and waste, these containers typically set in a parking area or in the public Right -of -Way. This may limit
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Dumpsters should require screening for concealment.
5. Compactors
Compactor service provides an option where high volumes of recyclables and waste are generated. The
use of compactors may be appropriate for use in common service support areas that would serve one or
more blocks of businesses in the CDA and in high density new development projects in the GDA. It
provides economical cost of service and may be combined with front -load container service.
a. Service Description
Collection may be provided on a scheduled basis (1 to 7 times per week) or an "on- demand" basis,
depending on the waste generation characteristics of the customer.
b. Cost of Service
A low cost option for high volume generators or shared use situations.
c. Advantages
This service provides reduced collection frequency.
May be an economical option for high volume generators.
The locatio ron -load dumRster in a common,
screened storage area could reduce the number of dumrasters needed to suDDart the CDA.
d. Disadvantages
Requires a lager enclosure area than dumpsters.
Requires a longer, clear access to the receiving containers or self- contained compactor unit.
Staff recommendations
Existing structures
No matter what collection method that is used for existing businesses, screening of the recyclables and
waste should be required.
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The staff recommends the establishment of several screened, common storage areas strategically
located to support the Central Downtown Area. These areas could utilize both front -load dump sters
and comraactors to meet the current and future waste and recvcline needs of the CDA. This method can
be used for the balance of the Greater Downtown Area in combination with individually screened
storage areas.
Future Developments, Major Rehabs, Redevelopment Projects
These projects will need to have storage enclosures off the public streets and Rights -of -Way. They will
need to be on the owner's property and meet the Site Plan Criteria referenced in this text.
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CDA Central Downtown Area
GDA Greater Downtown Area
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Development Code (Extract)
35.13.13.7 Solid Waste and Recycling Facilities Design Standards.
Commercial and non - residential solid waste and recycling storage facilities (container enclosures)
shall be located on each platted lot of non - residential property, except as otherwise provided within
the Denton Development Code Criteria Manual, and shall be constructed and maintained by the
property owner or developer, and made available for use by the City of Denton Solid Waste
Department and /or commercial recycling service provider. For purposes of these solid waste
requirements, "commercial development" includes any attached residential dwellings of four or
more living units and all non - residential development.
Commercial and non - residential on -site waste and recycling storage facilities (container enclosures)
shall be available for the storage of all municipal solid waste and recyclables generated for each
platted property. The city reserves the ability to determine which, if any parcels or areas (e.g.,
Downtown Square, strip centers, multi - family residential, etc.) may be recommended for shared
container or other alternative service. Container enclosures shall be of adequate size to contain all
solid and liquid wastes and recyclables generated on the property, which may include, but are not
limited to municipal solid waste, recyclables, grease and oils, process by- products and wastes,
hazardous waste, medical waste, and any special wastes, contained as necessary to meet disposal
standards published by the City. The container enclosures shall be constructed to such capacity
prescribed by the City of Denton Criteria Manual for non - residential solid waste and recycling
facilities. Enclosures are not required for non - residential uses where the dumpster locations cannot
be seen from the public right of way.
(Amended Ord. No. 2004 -332, 10/19/2004) (Amended Ord. No. 2005 -066, 02/22/2005)
(Amended Ord. No
(Amended Ord. No
(Amended Ord. No
(Amended Ord. No
(Amended Ord. No
(Amended Ord. No
2005 -224, 08/16/2005)
2006 -201, 07/18/2006)
2006 -322, 11/07/2006)
2007 - 095,05/01/2007)
2009 - 082,04/07/2009)
2009 -148, 06/16/2009)
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2006 -011, 01/03/2006)
2006 -221, 08/01/2006)
2006 -363, 12/19/2006)
2007 -096, 05/01/2007)
2009 -083, 04/07/2009)
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Date: October 28, 2011
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Report No. 11 -079
SUBJECT: Square District Recyclin2 and Trash Dumpster Pilot Program Results
BACKGROUND:
The City of Denton implemented the Solid Waste and Recycling pilot program for the Square
District, on Jan. 15. The pilot program's purpose was to achieve the goals defined in the
Downtown Implementation Plan (DTIP), adopted from the Denton Downtown Master Plan.
During the pilot program, the Solid Waste Department consolidated trash dumpsters, introduced
recycling, and intended to make recommendations concerning the final amounts and locations
for dumpsters, in order to plan for eventual screening.
Solid Waste staff evaluated existing trash collection service accounts in the Square District to
determine the level of service and dumpster - sharing combinations; and the amount and kind of
dumpsters for placement in each service location. Solid Waste determined that eight cu yd
capacity front -load dumpsters would be utilized for trash, commingled recycling, and cardboard
recycling. One combined rate per cubic yard (cu yd) of service reflecting the combined trash and
recycling system was determined, and the rate of $16.50 per cu yd was implemented. Service
charges were based on current level of service, per business, and were monitored throughout the
pilot program; changes were implemented as needed.
Informational notices, which were mailed and /or hand delivered to all businesses in the Square
District, included pilot program start date, shared dumpster types and locations, contact phone
number, and notifications about public meetings regarding the new combined trash and recycling
program. Recycling posters depicting accepted items, non - accepted items, and contact
information were distributed to all businesses at public meetings and during site visits. Square
District merchants were emailed information and updates during the first four months of the
program.
The pilot program period ended on Sept. 30.
DISCUSSION:
Before the pilot program began, there were 24 dumpsters identified in the pilot area; 22 trash
dumpsters and two recycling dumpsters. All existing dumpsters were removed or replaced; seven
cardboard recycling dumpsters and five commingled recycling dumpsters were delivered along
with 15 trash dumpsters for a total of 22 dumpsters.
Both the trash and the recycling collection trucks were equipped with on -board scales, and all of
the dumpsters were weighed individually when collected. Staff recorded the weights and
frequency of collections and met weekly to evaluate the collections for the first few months of
the program, then met less often, as needed. These meetings also included representatives from
Date: October 28, 2011
Report No. 11 -079
the Planning Department and Economic Development. Over the course of the pilot program,
some dumpster locations were moved according to input from individual business
owners /managers, the amount of dumpsters were evaluated and changed as needed.
The recycling loads from the pilot area were delivered separately from other loads at the Pratt
Recycling Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for the first few months of the program, to be
evaluated for contamination and photographed. There were occasions when food waste or other
contaminants were identified, however, it was fairly easy to determine the business of origin, and
staff contacted those establishments with follow -up education. For the first few months of the
program Staff also produced an electronic feedback newsletter, but after the participants had
adjusted to the program, and the initial feedback and changes were implemented, staff
discontinued the weekly email.
When Love Shack first opened, some service -level issues resulted in larger trash volumes in the
dumpster associated with that business. Staff addressed the issue by increasing service to that
dumpster and associated the increased costs to that business, also by providing more education to
the restaurant's management staff. A pro- active approach for adjusting to businesses coming and
going on the square is being utilized by Solid Waste and Recycling staff. An educated
assessment can determine how much waste each business is producing, but Staff works with the
owners /management on service requests, and to date have received no complaints regarding the
fairness of the volume rate assigned to each business.
CONCLUSION:
Staff discontinued the individual weighing and inputting of each dumpster at the end of
September. As of the week of Oct. 17, the recycling dumpsters in the DTIP area are no longer
being collected separately, but integrated into the regular recycling routes. As the downtown area
grows and changes, Solid Waste and Recycling will continue to evaluate the amount of
dumpsters, the frequency of collection, and provide outreach to participating businesses.
Currently, there are 11 total recycling dumpsters and 10 trash dumpsters for a grand total of 21;
three less than before the program began when there was no universal recycling. Consolidating
service allowed the introduction of separate recycling dumpsters while still reducing the amount
of dumpsters needed - even as the area has added new establishments.
Concurrent with Commercial Solid Waste Rate adjustments, the combined rate was adjusted
$0.30 from $16.50 to $16.80 per cu yd and was implemented Oct. 1, for the FY 2012 Budget
Year, passed by the City Council in the Utilities Rate Ordinance in September.
From January through September, a total of 176,971 pounds of recycling was delivered to the
MRF and 650,684 pounds of trash were delivered to the City of Denton Landfill. Clean
cardboard loads are being turned into new boxes by our recycling partner, Pratt Industries, at
their Dallas area box plant. Many DFW and Denton businesses utilize Pratt's 100% Recycled
boxes for their products, closing the recycling loop.
Date: October 28, 2011 Report No. 11 -079
Solid Waste had hoped to site the dumpsters during the pilot program where they will be sited in
the future, after street improvements, but found this goal to be overly ambitious. Sighting the
dumpster enclosures will depend on factors that are unknown or not under the control of the
Solid Waste Department; therefore, the best we can do currently is to site them where they are 1)
serviceable, 2) take up the least space, and 3) accommodate the businesses. Solid Waste will
work with the other City departments as streets are designed and constructed, to identify the best
locations in the new overall street scheme. Solid Waste does not have recommendations at this
time beyond the current locations of the dumpsters, as these locations are dependent on current
on- street conditions. However, Solid Waste is confident and has a good understanding of how
many locations and dumpsters will be needed as the planning process moves forward.
Overall, this is a successful and popular program and Staff recommends its permanent
implementation. Staff is confident that the visible addition of recycling to the popular downtown
area improves the sustainable image of Denton overall, and addresses the desires of the patrons
of the downtown establishments, while helping to further achieve the goals of the Downtown
Implementation Plan.
ATTACHMENT(S):
DTIP Recycling Poster provided to all participating businesses
STAFF CONTACT:
Shirlene Sitton, Recycling Division Manager
(940)349 -8054
Shirlene.Sitton @ cityofdenton.com
WASTE DIVERSION DATA AND FISCAL YEAR 2015 PROJECTION
Actual Actual Forecast
Solid Waste & Recycling 2013 2014 2015
Recycled & Diverted Tons
Residential Curbside
6,835
7,272
7,512
Commercial Recycling
2,846
3,490
3,721
Building Materials Recovery
1,967
7,963
3,824
Asphalt / Concrete / Brick
37,719
46,934
38,097
Drop Off Sites
571
432
618
Household Chemical Collection
31
42
33
Electronics
76
82
82
Sludge (Dry)
3,818
3,302
4,209
Subtotal Recycled
53,863
69,517
58,096
Yard Waste
City Collections
6,445
6,604
6,572
Facility Customers
13,333
11,652
13,901
Total Yard Waste
19,778
18,256
20,473
Total Recycled & Diverted Tons
73,641
87,773
78,569
Recycled & Diverted %
29.2%
31.2%
28.7%
Landfilled Tons
178,823
193,754
195,282
Residential Recycling %
39.4%
39.2%
40.2%
Commercial Recycling %
9.0%
8.4%
9.7%
Other Facility Recycling %
27.7%
33.6%
27.0%
Total Recycling %
29.2%
31.2%
28.7%
Exhibit 3 - CC Nov 3 (2) 10/22/2014
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